TUMBLEWEED AWARD
This award will be given based on competition at the 2026 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club (USA) National Specialty in Montana. The award serves to recognize and honor the versatility of the breed.
To qualify, a dog must earn points in at least three of the categories listed below. Points are non-cumulative per each event. Participant’s highest score from each event will count towards their total. All qualifiers will receive a prize. There will also be an overall top winner who scores the highest total points. The qualifiers will receive recognition in Quackers with a major highlight on the overall top winner.
Please enter your dog(s) using this FORM and pay the entry fee of $15/dog in the SHOP.
Deadline to enter is September 4, 2026.
The Leaderboard will be updated at the end of each day. The point system will be posted outside the ring. In the event of discrepancies in points, please reach out to Carolyn Quackenbush. Entrants may receive their award as soon as they earn points in at least three categories. The top winner will receive recognition on Saturday evening at the Big Sky BBQ and Awards event. If the winner cannot be present, the prize will be mailed.
Questions should be directed to the Chair, Carolyn Quackenbush, at 315-506-8351.
Best of luck to all and thank you for supporting the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club (USA) 2026 National Specialty!
Point Categories and Schedule (Q= Qualifying run, NQ= Non qualifying run)
| Conformation (Points for Sweeps and Breed) 10- Best of Breed, Best of Winners, or Best of Opposite Sex 7- Select Dog, Select Bitch, Winners Dog, Winners Bitch, Award of Merit 5- Reserve Winners Dog, Reserve Winners Bitch, Best Veteran, Best Hunting Retriever, Best Working Retriever, Owner Handled Best of Breed, Best Puppy 3- First in class, cut in Best of Breed ring 1- Class placement, Best of Breed entry Field 10- WCX pass 7- WCI pass 5- WC pass 4- BRT pass 3- WCX entry, NQ run 2- WCI entry, NQ run 1- WC/BRT entry, NQ run Obedience 10- High Combined or High in Trial winner 8- Double Q in Utility/Open 7- Q in Utility 6- Q in Open or Graduate Open 5- Q in Novice or Graduate Novice 3- Q in Beginner Novice 1- Obedience entry, NQ run Rally 8- High Triple 7- Triple Q or High Combined 6- Master Q or Choice Q 5- Excellent Q 4- Advanced Q 3- Intermediate Q 2- Novice Q 1- Rally entry, NQ run Agility (Points for both days of Agility) 10- High in Trial or Premier High in Trial 7- Master or Excellent Double Q or Premier Q 6- Open Double Q 5- Novice Double Q 4- Q in one Excellent or Master run 3- Q in one Open run 2- Q in one Novice run 1- Agility entry, NQ run Conformation Sweepstakes 6- Best Veteran, Puppy, or Field 5- Best of Opposite 3- First in class 1- Class placement Scent Work 10-Detective Q 8 – HIT Novice, Advanced, Excellent or Master 5- Master Q 4- Excellent Q 3- Advanced Q 2- Novice Q 1- Scentwork entry, any level, NQ run Dock Fundraiser Rockin’ Jumpers 10 – Elite or Premier – 24’0″+ 7 – Master Leap – 20’0″ – 23’11” 5 – Senior Leap – 15’0″ – 19’11” 3 – Junior Leap – 10’0″ – 14’11” 2 – Novice Leap – 1’0″ – 9’11” Rockin’ Swimmers 10 – Elite – 0.00 – 7.99 7 – Master – 8.00 – 9.99 5 – Senior – 10.00 – 11.99 3 – Junior – 12.00 – 13.99 2 – Novice – 14.00 – 15.99 |